Gluten Free Eggnog Cake

Deliciously creamy gluten free eggnog cake that’s full of holiday flavor! Naturally vegan and dairy free as well, this eggnog cake is perfect for the holidays!

My love for eggnog runs deep. I know it’s either a thing you love or you hate, but since you clicked on this recipe, I’m guessing you’re a fan!

Don’t worry, you’re in good company 🙂

So back to my love of eggnog. I remember the first time I had a glass, it was at my grandma’s on Christmas Eve when I was 7. Drank the full glass in probably less than 10 seconds, and literally was bouncing off the walls from the sugar rush.

I jumped on the bed for a solid 30 minutes, then literally took one last jump and flopped onto the bed, not to be moved for another 10 minutes lol.

*A NOTE this was nonalcoholic eggnog haha!

WELL needless to say, my heart was sold on eggnog that day, and it has been ever since! Which is what inspired this beautifully delicious eggnog cake 🙂

Withhhh some minor tweaks. I’m guessing you saw from the headline. The secret’s out.

This is a gluten free eggnog cake. And vegan. And dairy free. AND lower in sugar than normal cakes.

Good, now I have your full attention 🙂

What’s an eggnog cake?!

Well, if you love eggnog, you’re going to love this cake.

An eggnog cake quite literally tastes like eggnog, but in a rich and “buttery” cake and frosting. It’s amazing.

Only this one is entirely dairy free, vegan, and gluten free, so yes, there are some twists to this cake, but it’s every bit of delicious as the traditional version (because removing gluten, dairy, and eggs doesn’t make something taste bad, I promise!).

Now, you could do an eggnog frosting as well, but I like to keep a straight vanilla frosting (made with vegan butter and powdered sugar too) to really enhance the eggnog and make the cake stand out.

Oh, and the cute little snowman sitting on our vegan eggnog cake? Those guys are made from chilled vegan buttercream, and sculpted, like how you would with play dough or clay!

Super easy and a fun decoration to add!

I hope you love this gluten free eggnog cake recipe as much as I do! Let me know how it went for you in the comments down below.

As always, I love seeing your beautiful creations, so be sure to tag me on Instagram and Pinterest!

Happy baking and nogging!

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Aw I’m so happy, thank you! I would recommend making the cake the day before and covering it while leaving it out on the table overnight, then frosting it the next day if you’re trying to save time! Otherwise, you can freeze the cake layers, but you’ll need about 6 hours for it to unthaw before frosting and decorating!

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My name is Britt, and welcome to the Banana Diaries! Here you’ll find healthy plant based dessert recipes that are delicious and nutritious! Not to mention, always made with love. The Banana Diaries is the good vibe tribe, so if you’re into that, stick around!